ADORABLE OWL EMBRACES THE 'RUNNING MAN' CHALLENGE

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge. Hopping from leg to leg with its wings poised for balance, the owl appears to be joining in with the latest internet trend, which has seen police departments from around the world competing in a dance off. The amusing scene was photographed by Austin Thomas of Rainford, Merseyside at a farm in Formby, Merseyside.

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WOMB STROKE SURVIVOR AMAZES DOCS BY TAKING FIRST STEPS

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BOSTON BOMBING AFTERMATH - 17TH APRIL

At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .

RELAXING OTTER

FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .

ADORABLE BABY ORANGUTAN PLAYS WITH MUM

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CAT RIPS OFF OWN EARS DUE TO UNTREATED CANCER

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VISOR FASHION FAIL

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SINGLE WOMAN GRANTED NHS IVF HAS BABY AFTER 3 MISCARRIAGES

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CRICKET FINDS AN UNUSUAL SEAT

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WOMAN SHEDS 15ST AFTER BEATING CHEESE ADDICTION

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